Life

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THIS IS NOT A DRILL.

I unplugged for a week—here’s what I learned about myself and my kids

Work can wait. Emails can wait. Facebook can wait. But my babies can’t.

Mindy Kaling shares her first baby bump photo—and it’s inspiring

There are a lot of changes and challenges for first-time moms, even when you’re a star. 

It’s science: spanking makes a child’s behavior worse in the long run

Here’s what to do instead

I gave my daughter life—but she really gave me mine

Because of my daughter, I finally woke up. Because of her, I never want to fall asleep again.

Boys *do* cry—and parents must let them feel all their emotions

The more our children can feel, the more caring they will be. 

How Not to Lose Your Sh*t as a Mom

4 coping mechanisms to prevent a mama meltdown.

I had an unexpected pregnancy—and didn’t know how to feel

It’s okay if you are pregnant and you’re not excited about it yet, or ever.

I almost let fear hold me back as a woman and a mom

It is hard to live a simple and purposeful life unless we learn to challenge fear.

To my coworkers: I leave work ‘early’ but I’m doing more than ever

Nothing forces production like needing to finish your work to head home to your favorite little human.

Black Bean Coconut Soup Recipe for Pregnancy

Warm up with a flavorful and nourishing soup.

Beyoncé is in the new ‘Lion King’ remake

The best movie of the nineties is coming back, this time with Beyoncé.

Prince William’s important reminder: It’s never too early to teach kids emergency prep

One brave little girl taught Prince William a 911 lesson he’s passing on to George and parents everywhere. 

15 amazing parenting lessons we learned from our husbands

There are some pretty amazing fathers out there.

Yes I’m a wife and a mom, but I’m also still me

I put myself out there, I love hard, lead to the best of my ability, and am never afraid to try anything once.

12 ways to practice self-care first thing in the morning, mama

You may not remember to have breakfast, but you can remember to do this.

Happy and scared—at the same time? That’s motherhood for you

As Ricki Lake has perfectly said, “Motherhood is the greatest thing and the hardest thing.”

Why I’m not ‘leaning in’ at work—for now

Quitting feels like cutting my safety net loose, but the plunge is exhilarating.